You may not notice that you produce much phlegm unless you cough due to a respiratory infection, such as pneumonia, or if you have certain other diseases or conditions in which the body produces abnormal amounts or types of phlegm, such as cystic fibrosis and asthma.
Laudanum /ËlÉËdáµnÉm/ is a tincture of opium containing approximately 10% powdered opium by weight (the equivalent of 1% morphine).Reddish-brown and extremely bitter, laudanum contains almost all of the opium alkaloids, including morphine and codeine, and its high morphine concentration makes it a potent narcotic. Tincture of Opium (Laudanum), U.S.P., attributed to the United States Pharmacoepia of 1863 : Macerate 2Â½ ounces opium, in moderately fine powder in 1 pint water for 3 days, with frequent agitation. 2  Add 1 pint alcohol, and macerate for 3 days longer.
Nowadays Laudanum is not seen very often, as the only thing it is prescribed for pain relief and an ailment for diarrhea.audanum has a bitter taste to it and while it is potent most there are many synthetic and non-synthetic compounds that are prescribed more often to treat pain and diarrhea.